Medicine,Use,Brand,Content,Instruction Intake,Age Range,Form,Side Effects
Paracetamol,"Relieves mild to moderate pain such as headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and reduces fever.",Biogesic,500mg Paracetamol,Take 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours as needed,Children and Adults,Tablet,"Rare: Allergic reactions such as rash, itching/swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing."
Ibuprofen,"Provides relief from pain including headaches, toothaches, menstrual cramps, muscle pain, and minor arthritis pain. Also reduces inflammation and lowers fever.",Advil,200mg Ibuprofen,Take 1 tablet every 4-6 hours as needed,Adults and Children over 6 years,Tablet,"Common: Nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, stomach upset. Rare: Serious allergic reactions, liver damage."
Loperamide,Treats acute diarrhea and chronic diarrhea associated with inflammatory bowel disease. Also used to reduce the amount of stool in people who have undergone ileostomy.,Imodium,2mg Loperamide,"Take 2mg initially, then 1mg after each loose stool",Adults and Children over 6 years,Capsule,"Common: Constipation, dizziness, drowsiness. Rare: Severe allergic reactions, stomach pain."
Mebendazole,"Treats infections caused by various parasitic worms, including roundworm, pinworm, whipworm, and hookworm.",Combantrin,100mg Mebendazole,Take 100mg twice a day for 3 days,Adults and Children over 2 years,Tablet,"Common: Stomach pain, diarrhea. Rare: Allergic reactions, liver damage."
Cetirizine,"Relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and itching of the throat or nose. Can also treat itching and swelling caused by chronic urticaria (hives).",Ceticit,10mg Cetirizine,Take 1 tablet once a day,Adults and Children over 6 years,Tablet,"Common: Drowsiness, fatigue, dry mouth. Rare: Severe allergic reactions."
Loratadine,"Treats allergy symptoms including runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. Often used for hay fever and other allergic reactions.",Allerta,10mg Loratadine,Take 1 tablet once a day,Adults and Children over 6 years,Tablet,"Common: Headache, drowsiness, fatigue, dry mouth. Rare: Severe allergic reactions."
Salbutamol,Relieves bronchospasm in conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Helps to open airways and makes breathing easier.,RiteMed,100mcg Salbutamol,Inhale 1-2 puffs every 4-6 hours as needed,Adults and Children over 4 years,Inhaler,"Common: Tremor, nervousness, headache, dizziness. Rare: Severe allergic reactions, chest pain."
Antacids,"Neutralizes stomach acid to relieve heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach. Also used to alleviate symptoms of acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).",Maalox,500mg Calcium Carbonate,Chew 1-2 tablets as symptoms occur,Adults,Tablet,"Common: Constipation, diarrhea, gas. Rare: Severe allergic reactions."
Multivitamins,"Provides essential vitamins and minerals to support overall health. Used to prevent or treat vitamin deficiencies due to poor diet, certain illnesses, or during pregnancy.",Enervon,Various vitamins and minerals,Take 1 tablet daily,Adults,Tablet,"Common: Nausea, headache. Rare: Allergic reactions."
Neozep Forte,"Relieves symptoms of colds and flu, including fever, body aches, nasal congestion, and sneezing. Combines a pain reliever, antihistamine, and decongestant.",Neozep,"500mg Paracetamol, 2mg Chlorphenamine Maleate, 10mg Phenylephrine HCl",Take 1 tablet every 6 hours,Adults and Children over 12 years,Tablet,"Common: Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth. Rare: Severe allergic reactions."
Decolgen Forte,"Treats symptoms of the common cold, flu, allergies, or other breathing illnesses (e.g., sinusitis, bronchitis). Helps reduce fever, nasal congestion, and sneezing.",Decolgen,"500mg Paracetamol, 2mg Chlorphenamine Maleate, 10mg Phenylephrine HCl",Take 1 tablet every 6 hours,Adults and Children over 12 years,Tablet,"Common: Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth. Rare: Severe allergic reactions."
Vicks Vaporub,Provides temporary relief from cough and minor aches and pains associated with the common cold. Also used for muscle and joint pain.,Vicks,"Menthol, Camphor, Eucalyptus Oil",Apply to chest and throat as needed,Adults and Children over 2 years,Ointment,Common: Mild irritation. Rare: Severe allergic reactions.
Symdex-D,"Relieves symptoms of colds and allergies such as nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and itchy or watery eyes. Also reduces fever and body aches.",Symdex-D,"500mg Paracetamol, 2mg Chlorphenamine Maleate, 10mg Phenylephrine HCl",Take 1 tablet every 6 hours,Adults and Children over 12 years,Tablet,"Common: Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth. Rare: Severe allergic reactions."
Carbocisteine,"Helps to reduce the viscosity of mucus in the airways, facilitating its removal and relieving symptoms of respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchitis, and sinusitis.",Solmux,500mg Carbocisteine,Take 1 capsule three times a day,Adults and Children over 12 years,Capsule,"Common: Nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain. Rare: Allergic reactions, skin rash."